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Battle in a Wood

Master of the Year 1515

1515

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance History Painting

Dominant colour

Battle in a Wood is a 1515 by Master of the Year 1515, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Master of the Year 1515
When & what style?: 1515 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This chaotic scene shows a wild battle in a dark forest. Figures with swords and shields fight while horses rear up. Some people are on the ground, others are tangled in the trees. The lines are thick and scratchy, making everything look rough and urgent. Notice how the artist packed so many bodies and weapons into one spot—it’s crowded and messy, like a fight you’d never sort out. The trees twist around the fighters, almost like they’re part of the battle. Next, look up Master of the Year 1515 (Italian) to see more of their work.